Single and Winning: Revolutionize Your Wealth Planning Game with These Pro Tips!
The Ultimate Guide to Wealth Planning When Single.
According to recent data from Statistics Canada, more Canadians are living alone, with one-person households now being the most common. This change has important implications for the finances of singles. Managing money for singles differs from managing finances for families or couples without children. Here are some simple strategies and insights to help singles navigate these unique financial situations.
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Safety Nets Are Now A Must…
Couples benefit from having a second income to lean on during tough times like job loss or financial struggles. For singles, it’s wise to build a financial safety net for protection in case of income loss.
If you’re self-employed or own a business, having disability insurance is crucial. It steps in to replace your income if you can’t work due to illness or injury. Consider adding critical illness insurance too; it provides a lump-sum benefit if you’re diagnosed with conditions like cancer, a heart attack, or a stroke.
Even if you have group health benefits as an employee, it’s essential to check the specifics of your insurance, such as the duration of disability benefits and the coverage amount for critical illness insurance. Consider enhancing your protection with a personal insurance policy.
For singles, having an emergency fund is particularly crucial. Establish a fund of easily accessible savings in your Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) or a non-registered savings account, ensuring it covers several months’ worth of living expenses.
Retirement Planning Garners More Importance
Unlike couples with dual incomes who can split costs like mortgage payments, household expenses, and car payments, singles bear these substantial financial responsibilities alone. This situation often demands additional planning and budgeting to ensure sufficient savings for retirement.
For singles, it’s crucial to establish and adhere to an investment plan, as you’ll be the sole source of income supporting your desired retirement lifestyle. Consistent and disciplined financial strategies become even more vital in this scenario.
Estate Planning Also Is Important!
As a single individual, creating a will might be something you postpone. However, if you have identified beneficiaries, whether a family member, close friend, or charity, it becomes crucial.
Choosing an executor takes a different approach when you’re single, as a spouse or adult child might not be in the picture. Instead, you might consider naming a sibling, friend, or even a professional executor, like your lawyer, accountant, or a trust company, to handle your affairs.
Enjoying retirement
Retiring as a single person offers the freedom to make lifestyle decisions without the need for compromises. However, couples do enjoy certain advantages, such as the ability to use pension income splitting for reduced overall income tax. Additionally, if one spouse faces health challenges, the other can provide support.
As a single retiree, you can address these potential challenges by building a cash cushion before retirement — an emergency fund specifically for your retirement years. This fund acts as a financial safety net, providing resources if you ever require private healthcare services or need to cover unexpected costs that may arise during your retirement.
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A notable distinction between couples and singles lies in the ability to have someone to discuss wealth planning matters. When you’re single, it might be challenging to open up about financial concerns with family or friends. Remember, we are here for you, ready to be a supportive sounding board to guide you in making informed financial decisions.
In terms of Canadian households:
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Despite the traditional view of a couple with children, households without children are slightly more prevalent, and the one-person household is the most common.
Working With An Advisor Is Generally Better
Did you know that navigating the uncertainties of the markets and your finances is generally smoother with the support of an investment advisor or portfolio manager? Studies consistently reveal that individuals who work with investment advisors and portfolio managers tend to have up to three times higher net worth on average, but that’s not all, there’s a significant impact on overall well-being, with those who seek professional advice exhibiting higher levels of happiness and lower anxiety. Having a guiding hand through the financial landscape proves beneficial not only in terms of monetary outcomes but also in fostering a sense of security and contentment, making the challenges of an uncertain year more manageable with professional assistance.
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